Tamoxifene

Were you looking for information about Tamoxifen? Tamoxifene is a common misspelling of tamoxifen.

Tamoxifen citrate (Nolvadex®) is a prescription medicine approved to treat metastatic breast cancer, node-positive breast cancer, and ductal carcinoma in situ. By decreasing the effects of estrogen, the drug can help decrease the growth of these types of breast cancers. Tamoxifen is also licensed to prevent breast cancer in women who are at high risk for the disease. The medication comes in tablet form and is available in two strengths. Common side effects include nausea, hot flashes, and fluid retention.

(Click Tamoxifen to learn more about tamoxifen and its effects, dosing guidelines, and other potential side effects. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on tamoxifen.)

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